I don't have a Grand Jubilee, but did buy one much too large for parts, then sell or give the frame to a list member a few years ago. My recollection is that that frame was Vitue 888, despite what the literature may say.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Houston, TX
>
> In a message dated 11/16/02 6:45:51 PM, rauler83@yahoo.com writes:
>
> << Just picked up a Motobecane Grand Jubilee NOS from a LBS and was
curious
> as to year it might have been built and any other info some of you might
have
> on this frame and fork. It is built with Vitus 888 and the serial # is
> 8364102. >>
>
> Mark,
>
> According to Motobecane's literature (but we all know about what appears
in
> the literature!!!) no Grand Jubile was ever offered with Vitus 888. Vitus
> 888 first appeared (also according to the literature) in model year '79
with
> the Grand Sprint (3 tubes 888). The Grand Sprint was advertised for the
> "Junior Racer" and sold in the $280 range, while the Grand Jubile was
> "designed" for the "demanding rider whose requirements stop just short of
a
> racing model." The Grand Jubile was selling for about $350.00.
>
> I have a first year Grand Jubile with a 3 digit serial number (not that
this
> helps ID yours in any way!!??).
>
> Since your bike is new, what components does it have, and what is the
color?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Chuck Brooks
> Malta (Wintry "Mix") NY